Search for Treasure Worldwide Chapter 1554: The depressed Frenchman
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After getting to know each other, the French president immediately lowered his voice and said:
"Mr. Steven, I must emphasize that the Napoleon treasures belong to France and the wealth of all the French people. I hope you can keep them in France!
Especially the two original editions of the Napoleonic Code and the documents about Napoleon. They are too important and must not leave France! "
When he said this, he always had a warm smile on his face, and he looked like he was chatting with a friend he hadn’t seen for a long time!
Antoine, who was in charge of translating next to him, immediately translated this passage, word for word!
Ye Tian also responded with a bright smile, but his answer was categorical and unquestionable.
"Mr. President, it is undeniable that more than two hundred years ago, Napoleon's treasure did belong to France, to all the French people, and is a wealth shared by all people of this country!
But as early as the early 19th century, after this historical building was publicly auctioned and successfully sold, Napoleon's treasure no longer belonged to France. It became private property the moment the auction hammer fell!
After changing hands several times, to this day, this building has become my private property, and the Napoleon treasure buried deep underground has also been successfully owned by me. This is undisputed!
I fully understand the French government and people's desire to keep Napoleon's treasure, and I am happy to see it happen, but it all depends on the price you offer. I hope everyone will be happy with the outcome! "
Hearing this, the French president's face immediately turned cold, and a trace of anger quickly flashed in his eyes.
The same goes for the Frenchmen standing next to him. Everyone has anger in their eyes, but there is nothing they can do!
Knowing that this was not the place for conversation and that there was no reason to talk, the French president very wisely changed the subject to avoid making the atmosphere tense!
After a few pleasantries and some non-nutritious nonsense, Ye Tian and the French President introduced the people around them.
The old French man in his fifties or sixties is the French Minister of Culture. In addition, there is a legal advisor from the President's Office and a staff member.
Ye Tian shook hands with these French guys one by one and introduced himself. He always had a warm smile on his face and his performance was impeccable.
Subsequently, Ye Tian led the French President and his entourage through the gate and disappeared from Chanunes Street!
After entering this historical building, Ye Tian, as the owner, gave the French people a brief introduction to this early Renaissance-style building and expressed his appreciation for Paris' urban protection measures!
Listening to his introduction, the French president and his entourage felt extremely depressed, but they had nowhere to vent!
Napoleon's treasure has been hidden in Paris for more than two hundred years under the eyes of countless French people, but no one has ever discovered it. In the end, this greedy **** Steven got an advantage!
When he thought of this, the French president couldn't help but feel distressed and angry!
Not just him, but all other French people are the same. Some even hate the Clement family who sold this historical building!
While talking, everyone has entered the living room.
Next, there was naturally another round of introductions and greetings, and Ye Tian introduced everyone in the living room.
Just like when he was outside, the French president was very approachable, greeting everyone with a smile, shaking hands and saying hello, which was a refreshing breeze!
This is a politician, and one of the highest-ranking politicians!
After doing all these superficial things and everyone took their seats, the eyes of the French President and his entourage immediately fell on the portable alloy safe at Ye Tian's hand.
This portable safe has appeared in previous live broadcasts, so these French people all know it and know what is inside.
Without any hesitation, as soon as he sat down on the sofa, the French president pointed at the portable safe and said:
"Steven, what is in this safe should be the two original editions of the Napoleonic Code, right? Can you take them out and let us take a good look at them?
If possible, after the meeting is over, I would also like to visit the secret room deep underground to see those precious documents and other top-notch antiques and artworks! "
Hearing this, everyone at the scene looked at Ye Tian, and everyone's eyes were extremely hot and full of expectation!
Except for Ye Tian himself, as well as Martinez and Antoine, everyone else in the living room had only seen the two original versions of the "Code Napoleon" on the live broadcast screen, and none of them had the chance to see it in person!
Who doesn’t want to see these two priceless treasures with their own eyes? Even Martinez and Antoine want to appreciate these two French national treasures again!
Ye Tian looked at the French President, then scanned the crowd, then nodded with a smile and said:
"Respect is worse than obedience. Since Mr. President and everyone here want to appreciate these two original editions of the Napoleonic Code, I cannot let you down.
As for visiting the underground secret room, there is no problem, but before going down, you must wear a full set of protective equipment. After all, it has been closed for more than two hundred years! "
As he spoke, Ye Tian reached out and picked up the portable alloy safe, placed it gently on the coffee table, then pressed his fingerprint, entered the password, and opened the sturdy safe!
The next thing that appeared in front of everyone was not the two original editions of the Napoleonic Code, but a piece of gray moisture-proof oil paper.
Ye Tian’s hand movements stopped, he turned to Taylor next to him and said:
"Tyler, go turn on the wall lamp, and then close the curtains on all the windows. Try not to let natural light in, so as not to damage these two codes!
The two original versions of the Napoleonic Code have been hidden in underground chambers for more than two hundred years and have become somewhat fragile. We must be extremely cautious."
"Okay, Steven"
Tyler nodded in response and took action immediately.
Seeing Ye Tian's arrangement, the French President and his entourage couldn't help but nodded slightly, with a rare glimmer of appreciation in their eyes!
In the blink of an eye, the living room darkened, leaving only the light of the wall lamp on, and the light was very soft.
Even NBC TV station and two other news media were very cooperative and turned off their own spotlights for filming.
The light conditions were suitable. Ye Tian then took out two pairs of white gloves, handed one pair to the French President, put one pair on his own hands, and explained aloud:
“These two Napoleonic Codes are extremely important historical documents, and they have been hidden in underground secret rooms for a long time. In order to avoid damage to them by the sweat on your hands, you must wear gloves when reading them!”
"Okay, Steven"
The French president nodded in response and then put on the pair of white gloves.
Then, Ye Tian gently opened the moisture-proof oil paper and displayed the original version of the "Code Napoleon" covering it in front of everyone!
The moment they saw the blue velvet cover of the Napoleonic Code, all the French people at the scene cheered excitedly.
"Wow! The binding of this "Code Napoleon" is so beautiful. I have only heard of this version before, but never seen it. I didn't expect it to actually exist. It's incredible!"
"There is no doubt that this is a well-deserved French national treasure and one of the most precious evidences left by the French Revolution!"
While these French people were sighing with emotion, Ye Tian carefully took out a copy of the "Code Napoleon" from the safe and handed it to the French President, letting him enjoy it too!
"Mr. President, this is the original version of the Napoleonic Code. It took Portalis and other famous legal experts four and a half years and a total of 102 discussions to draft it!
This is the greatest revolutionary achievement of the magnificent French Revolution, and it is also the proudest achievement of Napoleon's life. It has radiated bright light from the day of his birth.
Open the blue velvet cover and you can see the name of this code. In the preamble of the code, there are the legendary 39 articles, which are different from the code that was promulgated after deletion.
On the last page of the code, you will also find a huge surprise. There are the signatures of the four-person drafting committee headed by Portalis, as well as Napoleon's autograph! "
Before he finished speaking, the scene immediately became excited, and all the French people exclaimed with excitement.
“Oh my God! The signatures of the four-member drafting committee and Napoleon’s autograph have never appeared on other Napoleonic Codes, and have never even been heard of!”
"Yes, this is definitely the first time we have discovered that the Napoleonic Code collected by the National Library only has the signature of Portalis!"
Amid the exclamations, Martinez and Antoine both looked at Ye Tian, their eyes full of sadness!
When they were in the underground secret room, Ye Tian did not show them the last page of the code. He took a look at it and hurriedly closed the code!
How did they know that such a major secret was hidden in the last page of the code? Can they not feel sad and regretful?
After calming down a little, the French president gently opened the original version of the "Code Napoleon" in his hand and began to browse the contents recorded in it!
Ye Tian clearly saw that the French president's hands were trembling slightly, which was caused by excitement!